Jenny Toomey

The bands Geek, Slack, Grenadine, Liquorice, and -- most significantly -- Tsunami have featured the imprint of Jenny Toomey, one of the central figures of the do-it-yourself movement since the late '80s. In addition to being a member of each of the bands listed above, Toomey ran Simple Machines -- an Arlington, VA-based label that lasted from 1990 to 1998 -- with Tsunami partner Kristin Thompson. Just as importantly, Thompson and Toomey produced several editions and over 10,000 copies of The Mechanic's Guide, an invaluable step-by-step how-to manual for those who want to release records on their own.



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